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Lamamu
Lamamu
12 March 2021

Fireplace

Fireplace

Definitely go an electric or gas. Wood burning produces 6000 packets of cigarettes worth of toxic smoke per 1 kg wood burnt. They are awful for environment too and…

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Lamamu
Mar 12, 2021 2:42 pm
build2020
build2020
11 March 2021

Two pyrolytic ovens?

Two pyrolytic ovens?
VIC

That's great use of space.

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build2020
Mar 11, 2021 8:28 pm
Noname
Noname
11 March 2021

Am I crazy if I want a south-facing floorplan?

Am I crazy if I want a south-facing floorplan?

50k for a design? lol. As wmentioned, speak to a couple. I'd argue that if the home was uncomfortable in the appropriate orientation, there may be other factors…

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Noname
Mar 11, 2021 3:44 pm
Lb2003
Lb2003
11 March 2021

Footings + site costs

Footings + site costs

Hi everyone! My partner and I are looking to build in the adl hills, we are just a little concerned about the cost of footings etc. The block we are considering won’t…

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Lb2003
Mar 11, 2021 10:54 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 March 2021

Waffle pod with H class soil and multiple large trees

Waffle pod with H class soil and multiple large trees

I just sent you the details of my structural engineer who also happens to know a ton about trees. We work mainly on the North Shore in Sydney which is notorious for its…

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SejaeD
Mar 11, 2021 9:56 am
SejaeD
sifntdaz
sifntdaz
11 March 2021

Quote review - GJ Gardener in Ringwood, Melbourne

Quote review - GJ Gardener in Ringwood, Melbourne

$1762 / sqm seems reasonable. best way to get a rough idea would be to go to a volume builder website, select a plan that is similar to what you're building and figure…

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sifntdaz
Mar 11, 2021 8:14 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
11 March 2021

is balcony(to be a green space with lots of plants) possible

is balcony(to be a green space with lots of plants) possible

Chris I think we would get along, as I agree with your building principles. It's old school but hey there are still Roman buildings standing after 2000 years and all…

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SejaeD
Mar 11, 2021 5:21 am
SejaeD

I've created following design for my first floor. Need some suggestion about increasing the width of the Bed2/Bed3. Right now it's 3.1. I'm thinking to reduce the void in…

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rajshah
Mar 10, 2021 8:38 pm
Ceddy_83
Ceddy_83
10 March 2021

Site costs simonds homes! Help

Site costs simonds homes! Help
1, 2

I find the below forum resourceful. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66212

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Ceddy_83
Mar 10, 2021 4:07 pm
Budapest
Budapest
9 March 2021

Custom (Self) Design feedback - KDR Perth

Custom (Self) Design feedback - KDR Perth

Thanks for the feedback! The alfresco will have the raked roof as well - so ceiling height will be around 52C in the centre, 30C at the wall. I am conscious of the width…

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Budapest
Mar 09, 2021 10:24 pm
KingTaco
KingTaco
9 March 2021

Heating and Aircon zones

Heating and Aircon zones
VIC

Our house is about 350m2 and we have 7 zones: Kitchen/dining/living Media Music Upstairs rumps Study Main bedroom Other bedrooms As everyone has said, it saves having to…

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KingTaco
Mar 09, 2021 7:50 pm
KingTaco
Lb2003
Lb2003
9 March 2021

First Home Build - Mount Barker

First Home Build - Mount Barker

Hi! I know this is years old, but looking to build in clover park and wondering how much you did end up paying for footings! Thanks 😊

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Lb2003
Mar 09, 2021 6:09 pm
Cala90
Cala90
9 March 2021

Quiet Rangehood recommendations

Quiet Rangehood recommendations
VIC

Is that the 86cm Bosch rangehood? We're getting the 90cm Bosch induction cooktop, but it bugs me that the rangehood is only 86cm lol.

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Cala90
Mar 09, 2021 3:11 pm
lawrencemak
lawrencemak
9 March 2021

Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden Park

Building at Clydesdale Estate Marsden Park
NSW
1, 2, 3, 4

Hey, I recently did a contract transfer on P3 (32xx) and double storey is allowed on my block. I could not see any reference about the side setbacks, so was wondering…

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lawrencemak
Mar 09, 2021 2:13 pm
Noname
Noname
9 March 2021

Site costs - sanity check

Site costs - sanity check

building on a boundary doesn't inherently require piering, that will be determined by the engineers relative to the site requirements. The builder will make all…

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Noname
Mar 09, 2021 8:40 am
gotham
gotham
9 March 2021

Building with Elegant Homes NSW

Building with Elegant Homes NSW

We are thinking of building with Elegant Homes, NSW - https://www.eleganthomes.com.au/ I couldn't find many reviews about them on the internet. Was hoping to find people…

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gotham
Mar 09, 2021 4:49 am
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

Building material cost comparison

Building material cost comparison

if only there was one our lives would be so much easier :) if you PM me I would be happy to give you our rates to help you plan your build

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 8:57 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

How to check if knock down-and-rebuild/extension is possible

How to check if knock down-and-rebuild/extension is possible

if you're in Sydney I have a great guy i can put you in touch with. PM me otherwise if you are not I am sure someone on here can help

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 4:55 pm
SejaeD
SejaeD
SejaeD
8 March 2021

Quote review (URGENT)

Quote review (URGENT)

Hi Val G What state are you in? if you're in NSW I would be happy to have a look at it for you Cheers S

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SejaeD
Mar 08, 2021 4:48 pm
SejaeD
hrpufnstuf
hrpufnstuf
8 March 2021

Hallmark Manly 200

Hallmark Manly 200

Yeah, I found the standard selection was really boring. Fortunately I have a family member who works for National Tiles, so it was pretty easy,. She showed us what was in…

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hrpufnstuf
Mar 08, 2021 4:18 pm
Claudia29
Claudia29
8 March 2021

Ducted Vacuum Vs Dyson.....???

Ducted Vacuum Vs Dyson.....???
1, 2

Hi We building an one single home and putting in Ducted vacs. Just heard that the plans for the vacs weren't transferred to the builders. So it was missed when the slab…

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Claudia29
Mar 08, 2021 12:00 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
7 March 2021

Independent architect to look at floor plan

Independent architect to look at floor plan

I did see that too on the website. You're right I would prefer on site. Hopefully I'll be able to find someone in Brisbane who does the same thing. Thank you for all your help!

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iknowitsserious
Mar 07, 2021 8:31 pm
Lamamu
Lamamu
7 March 2021

What Were Your Site Costs?

What Were Your Site Costs?

Builder: simonds Slope Across Land: appears flat Slope Across Build: appears flat Slope Direction: Running up from road Slab Type: m waffle pod needing 28 piers Region:…

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Lamamu
Mar 07, 2021 6:37 pm
Home2021
Home2021
7 March 2021

Rawson - Laundry shoot

Rawson - Laundry shoot

Hi, Anyone build Laundry shoot with Rawson home, do they provide the Laundry shoot from first floor to ground floor. Thanks.

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Home2021
Mar 07, 2021 4:21 pm
Sean47x
Sean47x
7 March 2021

Winland Estate in Officer

Winland Estate in Officer

Is there anyone who has secured a lot in Winland Estate?

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Sean47x
Mar 07, 2021 4:10 pm
gogo65
gogo65
7 March 2021

All electric home

All electric home
VIC

We have solar powered heat pump, and find it pretty good, we previously had instantaneous gas. I do find it takes a little while for the hot water to come through, but we…

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gogo65
Mar 07, 2021 2:35 pm
gogo65
KingTaco
KingTaco
6 March 2021

Shipping container home

Shipping container home

Hmmmmm... this sounds like a bit of masquerading self promotion. Particularly given the website dedicates all of one sentence to talking about modifying shipping…

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KingTaco
Mar 06, 2021 10:27 am
KingTaco
BelindaKali
BelindaKali
5 March 2021

sbg homes

sbg homes
VIC
1, 2

Just wondering did you ever get your house

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BelindaKali
Mar 05, 2021 4:26 pm
Gerro
Gerro
5 March 2021

Transporting soil from a nearby lot

Transporting soil from a nearby lot

A few point: Neither you or your neighbor are responsible for the cost of the transport so you need to come to a mutual agreement, 50/50…

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Gerro
Mar 05, 2021 12:21 pm
GLO
GLO
5 March 2021

Seals for garage doors

Seals for garage doors
WA

B&D sent out one if their contractors who adjusted it by setting the panel door to push down harder on the bottom in order to get the top panel to sit closer to the…

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GLO
Mar 05, 2021 10:53 am
Mane
Mane
4 March 2021

Burbank Letters

Burbank Letters

Your comment about a trusting owner breeding a lazy builder is so true. We have had major problems with our builder to the point that we had to terminate the contract. We…

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Mane
Mar 04, 2021 6:32 pm
mark m
mark m
4 March 2021

Pre-lay plumbing quotes

Pre-lay plumbing quotes

Hi all just wanting to get a ball park figure on what to expect for pre-slab plumbing in Perth Std. 4 bed, 2 bathroom, 1 kitch , 1 x laundry house on new sand pad inc…

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mark m
Mar 04, 2021 10:59 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
4 March 2021

Site cut - advice needed

Site cut - advice needed

Hey smzoc2 Welcome There are no short cuts on site cuts, the question becomes whether that small cut is a (price) gouge to the wallet when you build. In order to avoid…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 04, 2021 10:05 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SJT76
SJT76
3 March 2021

Would 3 phase power be necessary

Would 3 phase power be necessary

Electric cars won't require phase 3 unless you need to fast charge. Most home charging will be overnight trickle charge.

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SJT76
Mar 03, 2021 1:42 pm
keshals
keshals
3 March 2021

New build, rough brickwork acceptable?

New build, rough brickwork acceptable?

How did you go with this?

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keshals
Mar 03, 2021 10:31 am
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
3 March 2021

Entry bulkhead design help needed!

Entry bulkhead design help needed!

Is there a reason you need the bulkheads? Why not remove then from everywhere and that will also make the house more roomy, Also, why are you putting a door under the…

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Roy Allantos
Mar 03, 2021 9:46 am
Roy Allantos
LoveHouse
LoveHouse
3 March 2021

Silestone eternal Statuario and classic calacatta

Silestone eternal Statuario and classic calacatta

Hi yes we are paying approximately 7k for upgrade to calacatta gold 80mm thick with 2 waterfalls

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LoveHouse
Mar 03, 2021 7:29 am
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
2 March 2021

Colorbond Roofs vs Concrete Roof Tiles (Melbourne West)

Colorbond Roofs vs Concrete Roof Tiles (Melbourne West)
VIC
1, 2, 3

I really want to revive this thread. I need some help re anticon. 1. Does a higher anticon rating mean more noise reduction? 2. I'm building in Brisbane, is an anticon…

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iknowitsserious
Mar 02, 2021 9:17 pm
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
2 March 2021

Small Lot Code Professional Needed

Small Lot Code Professional Needed

They didn't let us know or explain, it just came through on the plans. Even after we signed off on the plans the setback changed without a variation or notification, so…

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Countrybuilds
Mar 02, 2021 4:13 pm
Countrybuilds
MisterLevy
MisterLevy
1 March 2021

Slab questions

Slab questions

Sorry, I can’t tell from those pictures.

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MisterLevy
Mar 01, 2021 10:19 pm
iknowitsserious
iknowitsserious
1 March 2021

What is a decent sized bedroom?

What is a decent sized bedroom?

I want to add a home theatre to a home that doesn't have one. I am in talks about a design with rooms 3.6*4.1m. Seems like it would help to have bigger rooms.

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iknowitsserious
Mar 01, 2021 7:01 pm
Roy Allantos
Roy Allantos
1 March 2021

My Metricon Bordeaux 56 build

My Metricon Bordeaux 56 build
VIC
1 ... 49, 50, 51

I think Hebel has been around for a while do should be good. Im mostly going with Hebel becauyse of the insulation and also prefer the rendered look

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Roy Allantos
Mar 01, 2021 11:11 am
Roy Allantos
ppetrovski
ppetrovski
1 March 2021

Draft plan feedback

Draft plan feedback
NSW

Looking to build around 37aqm house. Any feedback on the draft concept above?

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ppetrovski
Mar 01, 2021 10:29 am
Crystal1
Crystal1
1 March 2021

Neptune 214 BOLD

Neptune 214 BOLD

Hello, My build hasnt started yet but I'm building the Neptune 214

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Crystal1
Feb 28, 2021 11:32 pm
balazaml
balazaml
28 February 2021

Dechellis Adelaide Advice

Dechellis Adelaide Advice

Hi Donga I previously wrote. Yeah, We built with Dechellis, wouldn't recommend them to anyone. We had a contracted term of approx. 6 months that instantly turned to 12…

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balazaml
Feb 28, 2021 10:02 am
balazaml
Countrybuilds
Countrybuilds
27 February 2021

Haymes White on White Wall Paint Hamptons?

Haymes White on White Wall Paint Hamptons?

That's exciting for an April start. Not too far away now. It can be hard to sit with all the selections without starting to second guess! I have been back to mine a few…

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Countrybuilds
Feb 27, 2021 9:00 pm
Countrybuilds
oscar2370
oscar2370
27 February 2021

BARRINGTON HOMES

BARRINGTON HOMES

Same, same. The question laity of there trades is rubbish. From the concretors to the flooring, hopeless.

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oscar2370
Feb 27, 2021 11:18 am
Althom
Althom
27 February 2021

Double Storey Evaporative Cooling

Double Storey Evaporative Cooling

Of course if you forget the fact that the total heat load of the house ends up in this 'such a small area'. Naturally ou could just let the heat load out using a condor…

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Althom
Feb 27, 2021 9:32 am
Althom
chippy
chippy
26 February 2021

820mm toilet space, is this big enough?

820mm toilet space, is this big enough?

Our walk in shower is 1000mm wide and it is plenty big enough, 1100 will be generous. I assume as it's a walk in shower you aren't using a shower base, which means you can…

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chippy
Feb 26, 2021 5:32 pm
chippy
kennyc
kennyc
26 February 2021

Please provide feedback on design - first time homeowner

Please provide feedback on design - first time homeowner

Thanks OurLindrum52, that's actually not a bad idea, it means I wouldn't have to enter in from the laundry. I just need to see how much more it would cost if it's going…

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kennyc
Feb 26, 2021 4:43 pm

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